Brasserie Dunham Gouden Meyer Supermoine Belgian Strong Pale Ale at 8% ABV | 35 IBU (C$16.99 at Liquor Depot McKenzie Town, 750 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 19-Sep-2016, reviewed 30-Sep-2016)
Appearance: slightly hazy straw two fingers of fluffy growing white head, excellent retention and well-defined lacing. (4/5) Aroma: floral, honey, citrus, yeast, hay, light funk. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter, light tart. (6/10) Medium-light body turning rapidly watery, prickly carbonation, off-dry moderate bitter and warming finish. (3/5)
I’m not sure what exactly it is about this leaves me a little unimpressed. The initial aromas are promising, similar to other BSPA’s, but no real depth or complexity seems to develop. The medium-light body is initially buoyed by a lively, almost prickly carbonation, but it drops off rapidly to a watery, uninspiring finish. The ABV isn’t overwhelming, but it’s definitely there, almost to the point of slight harshness. Overall, it just feels a little clumsy to me. I also never would have guessed that there was any added citrus, and certainly wouldn’t have been able to pinpoint it as Meyer. It’s fine, and there’s nothing really wrong with it as such, but I’m not sure it’s worth the price tag. (13/20)
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